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Parks and Countryside Events Programme Monthly walks with the Litter Busting & Conservation Events Discover the - Take Pride in Bracknell Forest Rangers Join the site Ranger in cleaning and conserving countryside this these wildlife havens. Suitable for all ages. Children Get active and keep fit. welcome accompanied by an adult. Refreshments, winter and spring Take a pleasant walk for approximately gloves and tools will be provided. Dress for the outdoors. A series of Tuesday walks, all starting at 1 hour (1-2 miles) www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/takepridevolunteering 10.30am On the second Wednesday of the month at 10am: Moderate - up to 4 miles (13/4 hours) Litterpicks on Saturdays 1/2 9 November 2013 and 8 March 2014 Rambler - up to 7 miles (2 hours) 13 November - South Hill Park and surrounds 1pm - 3pm, at South Hill Park. Meet: Courtyard in front of South Hill Park Arts www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/walking Courtyard in front of South Hill Park Arts Centre reception, off Ringmead, RG12 7PA. Meet: Centre reception, off Ringmead, For more information please call the Parks and Bracknell RG12 7PA. Countryside Service on 01344 354441. 11 December - Exploring the planned new Warfield development. 12 November - Moderate Hands-On Conservation Events on Saturdays Meet: Priory Field car park, off Newell Green, Caesar’s Camp and the Redoubts. Warfield, RG42 6AB. 30 November, 11am – 3pm, at Lily Hill Park. Meet: The Look Out Discovery Centre, off Nine Activity: Coppicing and woodland Mile Ride, RG12 7QW. management 8 January – From woods to lakes. Meet: Running Horse pub car park, off London 17 December - Moderate Meet: Ambarrow Court, off A321 Wokingham Rd, Rd, Bracknell, RG12 2UJ. The Mince Pie Trail. Sandhurst, GU47 8JB. Meet: Frost Folly Country car park, Wellers Lane, 26 January, 11am – 3pm, at Whitegrove Copse. Warfield. Map Ref: 874 726. 12 February – Discovering Jennett’s Park. Activity: Hazel coppicing (some free wood to Meet: Jennett’s Park car park, off Swift fields, 14 January - Moderate Bracknell, RG40 3DG. take home) Swinley Park Circuit. Meet: All Saints Rise, off Harvest Ride, Warfield, Meet: Englemere car park, Off Swinley Road RG42 3DS. 12 March – Three Hills. (B3017), SL5 8BA. Meet: Longhill Park car park, off Longhill Road, 11 February - Moderate 8 March, 11am - 3pm, at Lily Hill Park. Bracknell, RG12 9UE. Devils Highway Figure of Eight. Activity: Traditional orchard conservation Meet: Devils Highway car park, Off Bracknell Meet: North car park, off Lily Hill Rd, Bracknell, 9 April - Lily Hill Park and surrounds. road (B3348), Crowthorne, RG45 6SR. RG12 2RX Meet: North car park, off Lily Hill Rd, Bracknell, Map Ref: 847 644. RG12 2RX. 11 March - Rambler Touchen End and Back. Meet: Junction of Nuptown Lane & Hawthorn Lane, Warfield. Map Ref: 890 736. 15 April - Rambler Shepherd Meadows & Sandhurst Circuit. Meet: Shepherd Meadows car park, off Marshall Road, Sandhurst, GU47 0FJ. Map Ref: 848 607. Italian Garden, South Hill Park. Parks and countryside Useful information The Parks & Countryside Service manage more than Event Booking 84 sites and 50 miles/80 kms of public rights of way Please pre-book all events where stated by throughout Bracknell Forest Borough. contacting The Look Out Discovery Centre on 01344 354400 or call in at reception (open Facilities include: 10am-5pm) to record your contact details or • Countryside sites contact the Parks & Countryside Service. • Public gardens and parks Events are free unless otherwise stated. Payment Discover ... • Play areas can be made prior to the event or on the day, this is non-refundable. • Skate parks Events may be filmed and/or photographed - please Parks and • Footpaths, bridleways and byways specify if you do not wish to be included in this. • Sports grounds ALL CHILDREN UNDER 16 MUST BE countryside All the activities within this programme have been ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT designed to support the delivery of key priorities for Contacts events Bracknell Forest Council. Parks & Countryside Service Bracknell Forest Council Particularly relevant objectives are: The Look Out Discovery Centre programme • Protecting and enhancing our environment Nine Mile Ride • Promoting health and achievement Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7QW. Conservation Volunteering 01344 354441 If you want to make a difference and help nature [email protected] www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/parksandcountryside flourish in the Bracknell Forest area, get fit, learn practical skills and meet people, contact the Parks Key Community Ranger on 01344 354441 for more Parking Access information, or visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/countrysideconservation Refreshments Picnic area Surfaced paths Toilets Young childrens’ Leaflet playpark Should you require a copy of this leaflet Horseshoe Lake in large print, please ask at the Look Out November 2013 - April 2014 reception or call 01344 352000. www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/parksandcountrysidevents Conservation event, Wildmoor Heath. © Bracknell Forest Council 2013 © Bracknell Forest WildOnes: Christmas treasure hunts Thursday, 20 February, 2pm – 4pm NOVEMBER 2013 Activity: Come and solve a series of festive-themed WildOnes: Birds are Brilliant at Sandhurst Saturday, 23 November, 10am – 12 noon clues to find Santa and your chocolate prize! Community Hall. Field Vole survey at Wildmoor Heath. Suitable for all. Cost: £2. Prizes only available for Craft / Activity: Explore the hedgerows for winter Activity: Come and take part in a survey for field those who have pre-booked. birds and then make your own model birds using voles at Wildmoor Heath, part of the Mammal wallpaper, clay and paint. Come prepared for Society’s small mammal monitoring programme. Lily Hill Park: Monday, 23 December, 12noon mess! Suitable for all ages. Cost: £4 for materials. No experience necessary, suitable for all. – 2pm. Meet: North car park, off Lily Hill Road, Meet: Sandhurst Community Hall, Sandhurst Bring: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing Bracknell, RG12 2RX. Booking required: 01344 Memorial Park, Yorktown Rd, GU47 9BJ. and footwear. Meet: Wildmoor Heath car park, 354441. Crowthorne Road, Crowthorne, GU47 8PD. South Hill Park: Monday, 23 December, 12noon – 3pm. Meet: South Hill Park Arts Centre, off Sunday, 23 February, 10.30am – 2.30pm Ringmead, RG12 7PA. Booking required: 01344 Celebrating Woods Day at Jocks Lane. Friday, 29 November, 7.30pm – 9pm 416235. Activity: Enjoy a fantastic day in the woods with Astronomy Evening at South Hill Park. traditional woodland crafts, demonstrations and Talk/Activity: An evening of talks and telescopes hands-on activities for all ages. Activities include giving you the opportunity to learn more about wood turning, hurdle making, hedge laying, green the night sky in a hands-on way. With thanks to JANUARY 2014 Friday, 10 January, 7pm – 8.30pm chair making, Morris dancing, a family-friendly Reading Astronomical Society. Suitable for all. Traditional Orchard Wassail at Lily Hill Park. treasure trail, BBQ, miniature steam railway rides, Bring: Your own telescope if you have one. Activity: Wassailing is a very old English custom to green-gardening and wood products for sale. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing & footwear. celebrate and protect fruit trees and ensure a good Meet: Jocks Lane Recreation Ground car park, off Event will go ahead regardless of weather harvest. Come and enjoy a simple revival of this B3018 Binfield Road, Bracknell, RG12 2BH. conditions. Cost: £2 donation. Meet: Courtyard seasonal tradition accompanied by melodeon music in front of South Hill Park Arts Centre reception, and a little tipple or two. Suitable for all. off Ringmead, RG12 7PA. Booking required on Bring: Cider or apple juice. Meet: Main car park, tel: 01344 416235. off Lily Hill Rd, Bracknell, RG12 2RX. MARCH Friday, 28 March, 10am - 11.30am Bird Walk with local ornithologist Brian Clews at Wednesday, 15 January, 12.30pm – 1.30pm South Hill Park. Lunchtime Wildlife Walk at Horseshoe Lake. Talk / Walk: Local ornithologist, Brian Clews, leads Walk: Meet some of the visiting winter wildlife to a gentle walk around the grounds sharing his expert Bracknell Forest and discover fascinating facts and knowledge and skills to help you learn more about DECEMBER folklore associated with evergreen plants. local birds, their calls and tips for identifying them. Meet: Horseshoe Lake car park, off Mill Lane, Bring: Suitable outdoor footwear & binoculars if you Sandhurst, GU47 8JW. have them. Cost: £3. Meet: Courtyard in front of South Hill Park Arts Centre reception, off Ringmead, RG12 7PA. Booking required on tel: 01344 416235. Monday, 20 January, 8pm – 10pm Community Woodlands by Colin Griffin’s at South APRIL Hill Park. Thursday, 10 April, 2pm – 4pm Talk: Find out about community woodlands, the WildOnes: Beastly Bugs at benefits associated with them and specifically about Westmorland Park. Saturday, 7 December, 10am – 12 noon a local project at Granny Kettle wood, Sunningdale. Craft: A spring-time bug hunt Harvest Mouse nest search at Larks Hill. Cost: Members £1.00 Non-Members £3.00. followed by making your own felted Activity: Come and take part in a survey for Meet: Recital Room, South Hill Park Arts Centre, mini beasts from fleece and weaving Harvest Mouse nests, part of the Mammal off Ringmead, RG12 7PA. a willow snail. Best suited for 5 - 11 year olds. Society’s small mammal monitoring programme. Cost: £4 for materials. Meet: Westmorland Park No experience necessary, suitable for all. pavilion, off Westmorland Drive, Warfield, RG42 3QP. Bring: Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and Booking required. footwear. Meet: Lark’s Hill car park, off Harvest FEBRUARY Saturday, 1 February, 7.30am – 9.30am Ride, Warfield, RG42 2QD. Capturing Nature - Winter sunrise photography at Lily Hill Park. Activity: A practical guide to outdoor photography Monday, 14 April, 8pm – 10pm for the beginner, set in the beautiful landscape of Edible Dormice by Pat Morris at South Hill Park. Saturday, 7 December, 1.45pm – 4pm Lily Hill Park during the golden hour of sunrise. Talk: The Edible Dormouse was introduced to Festive Forage and Evergreen Christmas.
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